Jun Hyun-moo and Lee Young-pyo Surprised by South Korea's Starting Lineup Against South Africa: World Cup Behind-the-Scenes
Watch the behind-the-scenes footage from the 2026 FIFA World Cup broadcast as Jun Hyun-moo and Lee Young-pyo react to the unexpected starting lineup.
Boss in the Mirror reveals the behind-the-scenes stories from the 2026 FIFA World Cup broadcasting site.
In the program airing on the 5th, Jun Hyun-moo, who challenged himself as a World Cup caster for the first time in his life, shares the broadcasting behind-the-scenes experiences from Monterrey, Mexico. Jun Hyun-moo broadcasted the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage match between South Korea and South Africa held on the 25th, but had to witness the disappointing scene as the national team failed to advance to the Round of 32.
In today's broadcast, the reactions of the commentary team, which were not revealed during the live broadcast, are also shared. When the names of key players Son Heung-min and Lee Jae-sung were missing from the starting lineup announced before the match, an atmosphere of bewilderment spread through the commentary booth.
Jun Hyun-moo repeatedly asked commentator Lee Young-pyo, "Why did it turn out like this?" and Lee Young-pyo tried to brush off the situation with laughter, saying, "Don't ask me about the lineup," but could not hide his flustered expression.
Lee Kyung-kyu, who was watching the match from the stands, also expressed concern over the unexpected starting lineup. After confirming that Son Heung-min had been excluded, he expressed worry even before the match started, saying, "Why is that? I'm feeling uneasy."
Jun Hyun-moo also reveals a special ceremony he had planned while preparing for the World Cup. He said, "I had decided to do a lip-to-lip kiss performance with Lee Young-pyo if South Korea advanced to the Round of 32," adding, "I couldn't achieve it this time, but I will cheer for the K-League even harder in the future. I hope the day comes when I can do that performance with Lee Young-pyo.", drawing laughter.
The tension in the World Cup commentary booth, the atmosphere on-site, and various episodes not revealed on the broadcast can be confirmed through today's episode.
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